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Scholastic supplements

By Melissa Prescott, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2003

With midterms looming, many students are hitting the books -- and CDs. Publishing companies have started a trend to incorporate some type of interactive CD with textbooks. Some have quizzes, interactive...

Oil strike elevates gas costs

By Dorothy Paul, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2003

Beyond the threat of a U.S. attack on Iraq, a recent strike by Venezuelan oil industry workers raised U.S. gas prices. Venezuela provides 4 percent of the world's oil. In 2002, the country supplied about...

Conference tournament seedings begin to take place

By Jason Martin, Sports Writer
February 25, 2003

With a week left in the Southeastern Conference women's schedule, the standings are shaping out in time for the SEC tournament, which begins March 6-9. Tennessee (24-3, 12-0 SEC) clinched at least a share...

Director chosen for club sports

By Michael McNeil, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2003

Chris Landry has been an assistant LSU football coach, a National Football League scout and a FOX radio analyst. Now Landry is the new Sport Clubs and Student Development Director for LSU Recreational...

Job wanted

Awareness is key

By Adrienne Breaux, Columnist
February 25, 2003

The more than 300 people who attended the Great White concert at the Station Club in Rhode Island last Thursday night expected good music, good drinks and a good time. The last thing they expected was...

Former officer pleads guilty to charges

By Samantha Sieber, Chief Staff Writer
February 25, 2003

Former LSUPD Lt. Robert J. Jones, Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges of receiving child pornography. Police arrested Jones in August after an investigation by the FBI and LSUPD. The...

Overnight success

By Lauren Wilbert, Staff Writer
February 24, 2003

Over the sound of New Kids on the Block's "The Right Stuff" and Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was the sound of many college students celebrating their efforts toward a worthy cause. Up 'til...

Players step up to softball challenge

By David Theard, Sports Writer
February 24, 2003

The No. 9 LSU softball team faced stiff competition during the weekend in the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Ga., and it responded. The Tigers capped off a successful weekend Sunday by defeating No....

A non-American view on going to war against Iraq

By Wes Estephan, Guest Columnist
February 24, 2003

I might be undecided on whether I'm for war on Iraq or not, but lots of people in this world already made up their minds and they are either with the United States or against it. I'm trying to voice my...

New safety campaign launched

By Dorothy Paul, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2003

As students struggle with the recently increased threat level to "code orange," the Department of Homeland Security launched a new safety campaign to advise Americans what to do if an attack occurs. "Make...

Tough wins ready tennis teams for SEC play

By Michael McNeil, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2003

After falling to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Saturday, the Lady Tigers tennis team rebounded with a convincing 5-2 victory Sunday over Southern Methodist University. The Lady Tigers started the day quickly,...

Too much, too soon

By Peter Ragusa, Columnist
February 24, 2003

Deoxyribonucleic acid ... gibberish to some, the origin of life to others. Deoxyribonucleic acid is the molecule known as DNA. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA 50 years ago,...